Maria De

Los Angeles Montiel

Maria D. Montiel, age 81, entered into eternal rest July 17, 2023 at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mexico August 2, 1941 but was a lifelong resident of Harlingen.

Maria was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a God fearing woman who prayed daily. Maria had a sweet personality always kind and willing to help anyone in need. She loved to dance and play scratch off lottery tickets. In her earlier years she also loved to play softball, her position was catcher until age 61 then she finally gave up the sport.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her four children, Narciso Montiel (Hilda), Cleotilde Flores, Guadalupe Smith, Sara Marin (Joe), 13 grandchildren; Jennifer Montiel, Joe Montiel Jr., Sonia Montiel, Monica Kennedy, Melissa Burns, Minerva Almanza, Alex Montiel, Tony Flores Jr., Patricia Villaeda, Daniel Bolgrin Jr., Stephanie Bolgrin, Joey Marin and Kathy Marin, 19 Great Grandchildren, Three Sisters, Benita Briones, Maria De Jesus Vasquez and Graciela Hernandez. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday July 21, 2023 beginning at 1 pm to 9 pm with a prayer service of the holy rosary to begin at 7 pm Friday night. Funeral Mass of Christian burial is scheduled to be held on Saturday July 23, 2023 at 1 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, La Feria.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Narciso Montiel, Daniel Bolgrin, Tony Flores Jr., Joe Montiel III, Ethan Almanza and Joe Marin.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550